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Attribute Hungarian Black Pepper Remove Numex Twilight Pepper Remove NuMex Lemon Spice Remove
Scoville range 5,000 – 10,000 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
500 – 2,500 SHU
Mild
Species Capsicum annuum — Capsicum annuum
Origin Hungary — New Mexico, USA
Ripe color Purple-Black to Red — Yellow
Pod size 3-4 inches — 3-4 inches
Flavor profile Sweet with mild heat, paprika-like — Mild with lemon notes
Culinary uses Pickling, fresh use, ornamental — Mild jalapeño with citrus
Growing difficulty Easy — Easy
Days to harvest 70-80 days — 70-80 days
Plant height 18-24 inches — 24-30 inches
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